Gates 38015 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

Gates DriveAlign OE Idler Pulley 38015

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 38015 is a smooth accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-style fit and function in passenger cars and light trucks. It serves as a locked center tensioning pulley, automatic belt tensioner pulley, or idler pulley depending on the application.

Compatible With long-tail searches such as Dodge Ram 1500 idler pulley replacement, Jeep Liberty accessory drive belt pulley, and Ford F-150 smooth pulley replacement, this part is built around the original equipment dimensions and contact surface.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley
• Part number: 38015
• Smooth/backside contact surface for serpentine belt routing
• Thermoplastic pulley construction
• 76 mm outside diameter and 26 mm width
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• No grooves and no flange on pulley 1
• OE-quality fit for accessory drive belt system service

Product Details

Gates DriveAlign pulleys are engineered for direct replacement in accessory drive belt systems where a smooth idler surface is required. The 38015 uses a thermoplastic pulley body with a smooth backside contact surface, making it suitable for applications that route the belt over the back of the pulley rather than into grooves. This part number is listed across a wide range of vehicles, including Dodge Dakota, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford F-150, and Chevrolet Corvette applications.

This part cross-references Dorman - HELP (e.g., 38376, 49322) for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Belt noise from a worn idler pulley bearing
• Serpentine belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear
• Accessory drive vibration from a rough or seized pulley
• Visible pulley surface damage or cracking
• Loss of proper belt routing on smooth-pulley applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley diameter, bearing bore, and belt contact style before installation. This Gates 38015 pulley is a smooth/backside design, so it should be used where the belt rides on the back of the pulley. Confirm the vehicle’s accessory drive layout and match the OE-style pulley position before service. For fitment examples, this part fits 2004-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2004-2012 Jeep Liberty, and 1990-1996 Ford F-150 with the listed configurations.

• Fits 2011-2013 Ram 1500, N/A
• Fits 2004-2012 Jeep Liberty, N/A
• Fits 2004-2011 Dodge Dakota, N/A
• Fits 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro, N/A
• Fits 2011 Ram Dakota, N/A
• Fits 2004-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, N/A
• Fits 2010 Dodge Ram 2500, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 2006-2010 Jeep Commander, N/A
• Fits 2004-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, N/A
• Fits 2006-2009 Audi A6, N/A
• Fits 2005-2009 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, N/A
• Fits 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, N/A
• Fits 2004-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A
• Fits 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider, N/A
• Fits 2005-2008 Audi A4, N/A
• Fits 2005-2008 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A
• Fits 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, N/A
• Fits 2004-2006 Chevrolet Aveo, N/A
• Fits 2008 Chevrolet Aveo5, N/A
• Fits 2006 Chevrolet Aveo5, N/A
• Fits 2008 Pontiac G3, N/A
• Fits 2005-2008 Pontiac Wave, N/A
• Fits 2004-2008 Suzuki Swift+, N/A
• Fits 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, N/A
• Fits 2007 Chevrolet Aveo5, Eng. Designation L91
• Fits 2005-2007 Pontiac Wave5, N/A
• Fits 1998-2003 Chevrolet S10, N/A
• Fits 2000-2003 Dodge Dakota, N/A
• Fits 2000-2003 Dodge Durango, N/A
• Fits 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 1500, N/A
• Fits 2002-2003 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A
• Fits 1998-2003 GMC Sonoma, N/A
• Fits 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty, N/A
• Fits 1998-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, N/A
• Fits 1998-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, N/A
• Fits 1998-2000 Isuzu Hombre, N/A
• Fits 1996-1998 Buick LeSabre, N/A
• Fits 1997-1998 Buick Regal, Accessory Drive
• Fits 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, N/A
• Fits 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A
• Fits 1997-1998 Oldsmobile 88, N/A
• Fits 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, N/A
• Fits 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Regency, N/A
• Fits 1997-1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, Accessory Drive
• Fits 1995-1997 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A
• Fits 1990-1997 Ford Aerostar, N/A
• Fits 1990-1997 Ford F-250, N/A
• Fits 1997 Ford F-250 HD, N/A
• Fits 1990-1997 Ford F-350, N/A
• Fits 1995-1997 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
• Fits 1996 Buick Regal, N/A
• Fits 1988-1996 Chevrolet Corvette, N/A
• Fits 1990-1996 Ford Bronco, N/A
• Fits 1992-1996 Ford E-150 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1992-1996 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1992-1996 Ford E-250 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1992-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1992-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1990-1996 Ford F-150, N/A
• Fits 1996 Oldsmobile 98, N/A
• Fits 1991-1995 Buick Park Avenue, Supercharger
• Fits 1995 Buick Park Avenue, Serpentine
• Fits 1991-1995 Buick Park Avenue, Alternator and Power Steering
• Fits 1991-1995 Buick Park Avenue, Supercharger
• Fits 1995 Buick Riviera, Supercharger
• Fits 1995 Buick Riviera, Serpentine
• Fits 1995 Buick Riviera, Alternator and Power Steering
• Fits 1995 Buick Riviera, Supercharger
• Fits 1995 Oldsmobile 88, Serpentine
• Fits 1995 Oldsmobile 88, Alternator and Power Steering
• Fits 1995 Oldsmobile 88, Supercharger
• Fits 1992-1995 Oldsmobile 98, Supercharger
• Fits 1995 Oldsmobile 98, Serpentine
• Fits 1992-1995 Oldsmobile 98, Alternator and Power Steering
• Fits 1992-1995 Oldsmobile 98, Supercharger
• Fits 1992-1995 Pontiac Bonneville, Supercharger
• Fits 1995 Pontiac Bonneville, Serpentine
• Fits 1992-1995 Pontiac Bonneville, Alternator and Power Steering
• Fits 1992-1995 Pontiac Bonneville, Supercharger
• Fits 1994 Ford F-250, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 1994 Ford F-350, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, N/A
• Fits 1993 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1993 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1992-1993 Ford F-250, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 1992-1993 Ford F-350, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 1992 Chevrolet C1500, N/A
• Fits 1992 Chevrolet C2500, N/A
• Fits 1992 Chevrolet C35, N/A
• Fits 1992 Chevrolet C3500, N/A
• Fits 1992 Chevrolet K1500, N/A
• Fits 1992 Chevrolet K2500, N/A
• Fits 1992 Chevrolet K3500, N/A
• Fits 1992 Ford E-350 Econoline, N/A
• Fits 1992 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, N/A
• Fits 1992 GMC C1500, N/A
• Fits 1992 GMC C2500, N/A
• Fits 1992 GMC C3500, N/A
• Fits 1992 GMC K1500, N/A
• Fits 1992 GMC K2500, N/A
• Fits 1992 GMC K3500, N/A
• Fits 1990-1991 Ford F-200, N/A
• Fits 1991 Ford Ranger, N/A
• Fits 1988-1991 Ford Tempo, N/A
• Fits 1988-1991 Mercury Topaz, Serpentine

Quality Assurance

Gates positions the DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line as an OE-quality replacement solution for accessory drive belt system service. The 38015 follows the original equipment style for smooth pulley applications and is listed with broad interchange coverage across multiple aftermarket and OE reference numbers.

Part number 38015 is a direct reference point for buyers searching Gates 38015, Gates DriveAlign idler pulley, or OE-style smooth accessory drive pulley replacements.